I am confused about preparing a log for turning a bowl - I understand the sealing part - but spliting the log is where I am confused - Some have told me when I split the log down the middle I should have three pieces - the third being the pith - correct? How do I know what the pith looks like? I have also watched some videos from Jet tools and all they did was split the log down the middle and turned it - I am confused about this:dontknow::BangHead: Also what would be the best wood to turn honey dippers - I was thinking hard maple